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Goodbyes for your community
Compassionate support.
A resource you can share.
Help the people your organization serves find words, understanding, and practical guidance after a traumatic loss. Goodbyes is available in English, Spanish, and Arabic, with bulk purchasing for programs and institutions.
The book
Goodbyes: The Many Faces of Grief Following a Traumatic Death
Goodbyes is a brief, accessible, illustrated book for individuals and families experiencing grief after a sudden, traumatic death, including those by homicide, suicide, traffic crashes, and other unexpected events. Janice Harris Lord's professional background includes clinical social work, crime victim support, training, and writing. Katherine Fortner Doerge's illustrations are an integral part of the book.
Brief reflections explore the many faces of grief, from numbness and anger to courage, hope, and love. Each section includes practical “what helps” guidance for readers and the people who support them.
By Janice Harris Lord, MSSW, retired LCSW and LPC. Illustrations by Katherine Fortner Doerge.
A thoughtful addition to the care you provide
Consider copies for resource libraries, individual conversations, support programs, or take-home reading. Select the language and setting that fit your community.
Victim services & advocacy
A resource to offer people and families navigating traumatic bereavement, alongside your program's existing support.
Healthcare & bereavement teams
Consider copies for hospital, hospice, palliative care, and community bereavement resource collections.
Counseling & support groups
Plain-language reflections that can accompany conversations and self-paced reading.
Faith & community organizations
Offer a compassionate resource to community members and those supporting a grieving loved one.
Libraries & education
Explore the editions for your collection, professional resource center, or program reading list.
Employee & volunteer programs
Keep copies available for people seeking understanding after a traumatic death.
Choose the language your readers need
Order paperback copies directly through JHLord.org, or explore the retail options listed for each edition.
English
Goodbyes
The Many Faces of Grief Following a Traumatic Death
Paperback ISBN: 9798395405111
Spanish · Español
Despedidas
The Spanish-language edition of Goodbyes
Paperback ISBN: 9798325509780
Arabic · العربية
The Arabic edition of Goodbyes, for readers who prefer Arabic.
The current Arabic paperback has no ISBN. Ask us about your cataloging requirements.
10–99 copies
$14.99 per copy
100+ qualifying bulk books
$14.50 per copy
Applied automatically at checkout when the qualifying quantity is reached.
Prices are in U.S. dollars. Minimum direct bulk order: 10 copies. Shipping and applicable taxes are calculated at checkout. For mixed-language orders, larger quantities, or a delivery deadline, contact us before ordering so we can confirm the details.
Purchase in the way your organization needs
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Use the bulk edition links above when your organization can purchase through an online checkout.
• Select the language and number of copies.
• Review the product's pricing, fulfillment information, and bulk order policy.
• Complete checkout with your shipping and payment details.
Need a quote or approved vendor?
If your institution requires a purchase order, vendor registration, a specific supplier, or documentation, contact us first. We'll help clarify the available purchasing route for the edition and quantity you need.
English and Spanish retail options are linked through Amazon on the Publications pages. Retail availability, formats, and prices may differ from direct bulk orders. Availability through a required institutional vendor must be confirmed. Institutional ebook lending is under investigation and is not currently offered.
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A printable overview of the book, available languages, ordering options, and the details to include in an institutional inquiry.
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“This book is concise, direct, clear and comprehensive for those experiencing the most challenging time of their lives.”
Rachel Meltzer, LPC-S
Meltzer Counseling, Richardson, TX
Planning your order
Can we order multiple languages?
All three editions are available for direct bulk purchasing. Tell us the quantity needed in each language if you would like help planning a mixed-language order. Editions may be fulfilled separately.
How long will delivery take?
Bulk quantities are printed to fulfill each order. Timing varies with printing, quantity, destination, and shipping service. Contact us with your needed-by date before placing a time-sensitive order.
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What is the bulk order policy?
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Use our dedicated institutional inquiry form below to ask about bulk orders, quotes, or purchasing requirements. Include the details below so we can respond with useful information. An inquiry does not place an order.
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